Meet the Players and Coaches
Meet the Players and Coaches
 Head
Coach McEwen Joe Vaadi enters his fifth years at the helm of SUNY
Potsdam Bears Men's Soccer. Coach Vaadi is a 1988 Potsdam grad with a
Bachelors Degree in history. After bringing in one of the largest men'
soccer recruiting classes in college history, Coach Vaadi now looks to
get the team headed in the right direction. "We have been so close to
moving forward and I feel that this is the year that things will finally
progress," noted Vaadi. Coach Vaadi also coached the Women's Basketball
Team from 1992-1999. He was named NABC District Coach of the Year in 1994.
Coach Vaadi, who currently resides in Potsdam, is a Health and Physical
Education intructor at SUNY |
 Coach
PikeNick Hillary comes to the Bears from Saint Lawrence where his
team won the 1999 NCAA Division III Championship. Hillary was a four-year
starter and team captian during both his junior and senior year's at SLU.
An NSCAA All American and the 1999 Regional Defensive Player of the Year,
Hilary also was named 1st Team All-Conference and 1st Team Regional All-American
following both the 1998 and the 1999 seasons. Hillary, a mathematics major,
earned a Bachelor of Science Degree at SLU. |
 Kathleen
James As a senior captain, Kathleen will lead by example. ÔKathÕ is an
extremely decorated outside hitter, winning numerous awards from Jr. Olympics
to high school to intercollegiate awards. KathleenÕs ability to see holes
in her opponents defense and then slamming the ball down has given her
the nickname ÔThe HammerÕ with her teammates. Not only can she play offfense,
but Kath showed her defensive skills and led theteam in digs last season.
Kath hails from Fayetteville, NY and played for Coach Mary Cawley-Oliver
at Fayetteville-Manlius High. KathÕs intensity on the court is much bigger
than her 5Õ7 frame. The daughter of Stephen and Patricia James, Kathleen
is a DeanÕs list student majoring in English Literature and Elementary
Education. |
 Michelle
Jeffords Michelle is a senior captain that also will lead by example.
Michelle is an extremely dedicated volleyball player that not only excells
on the court but off as well. At outside hitter Michelle is a force, but
she will also block & hit from the middle and play defense as well. Michelle
hails from Greenfield Center, NY, and played at Saratoga Springs High.
Michelle is coming off an off-season injury and seems to be suffering
no ill effects from a broken hand she got while sliding into a base during
her softball season. Michelle is a leader off the court as well, as a
DeanÕs list Psychology and Community Health student, or as the President
of the Student Athletic Advisory Board, or as captain of the softball
team. Michelle is the daughter of Marcelle Jeffords. |
 Miranda
LoGiudice This sophomore outside hitter will have to step up this season
for the Bears. After seeing limited time on last yearÕs squad as a freshman,
Miranda now is one of the few veterans on the team and is thrown in at
a starting position. At 5Õ9, Miranda is a powerfull hitter from the outside.
Miranda is from Elizaville, NY, and played for Germantown High. The daughter
of Susan and Tony LoGiudice, Miranda has yet to declare a major. |
 Julie-Marie
Migdal Julie has yet to see much playing time for the Bears, but Coach
McEwen would like this season to be her break out year. This middle hitter
is 5Õ11 and could be a strong presence in the middle, specifically defensively.
Julie is from Parish, NY, playing at Altmar-Parish-Williamstown High.
A junior, Julie is the daughter of Kathy and John Migdal, majoring in
Psychology. |
 Raya
Noreault This sophomore outside hitter begins her second season for the
Bears. After not seeing much playing time last season Raya improved greatly
over the off-season and continues to improve daily. A native of Massena,
NY, Raya played for Massena High. RayaÕs anticÕs at practice and games
keep all of her teammates in good spirits, specifically for the last game
of last season, Raya surprised the team dressing up in a Bear costume
and leading the team and crowd in cheering on the Bears. Raya is the daughter
of Mame and Robert Noreault and has yet to declare a major. |
 Christina
Calkins Christina begins her second year here for the Bears after transfering
from Nazereth College. This 5Õ6 junior, will see limited time setting
this year but may be used in key situations as an outside hitter. ÒChrisÓ
hails from Schenectady, NY, and played for the Patriots at Schenectady
High. The daughter of Robert and Mary Calkins, Chris is an Art Education
major. |
 Mandy
Agnew Mandy is a freshman coming in to collegiate sport for the very first
time. Mandy is proving that she is more than ready to take on the challenge.
At a tiny 5Õ4, she will see action this season mainly as a defensive specialist.
The quick reflexed rookie hails from Ellicottville, NY and played her
high school volleyball at Cattaraugus. The Bears will look for great things
to come from this very young setter. Mandy is the daughter of Mark Agnew
and Vicki Rupp and has yet to declare a major. |
 Rhesa
Browne Rhesa is an outside hitter from Yonkers, NY, playing high school
volleyball at Charles E. Gorton High. This 5Õ9 freshman brings strength
to the front line. Rhesa is also a two sport athlete for the Bears as
she will play basketball in the winter. Rhesa is a computer science major
and is the daughter of Daphne Browne. |
 Adrienne
Calcagno This young freshman will be looking to prove herself on the courts
of her first collegiate experience for the Bears. This season Adrienne
will likely see some playing time in the back row as a defensive specialist.
Adrienne comes to the Bears from Pittsford, NY. Daughter of Fred and Becky
Calcagno, she played for Sutherland High. Adrienne is an Elementary Education
major. . |
 Brittney
Eldridge Brittney comes to the Bears from Carthage, NY, and will make
a big impact as a freshman. This 5Õ7 middle hitter and blocker will see
lots of playing time this year. BrittneyÕs quick reflexes and ability
to see the whole court make her an asset to the Bears. Not only does she
block and hit from the middle, but her versatile athleticism makes her
able to slam the ball from the outside hitter position as well. Look for
great things to come from the daughter of Tammy and Charlie Eldridge.
Brittney has not chosen a major yet. |
 Heidi
Hazen This sophomore setter begins her first season playing with the Bears.
Heidi hails from Brushton, NY. Heidi will see limited action this season
at setter but continues to improve at every practice. Heidi played at
Brushton-Moira High for 4 years. The daughter of Robert and Karen Hazen,
Heidi has not yet declared a major. |
 Teshia
Hutt Teshia begins her first year of volleyball after playing soccer last
fall for the Bears. At 5Õ8 tall Teshia will likely see some time in the
middle. This juniorÕs athleticism is her biggest asset. Teshia is an unconventional
student, at 24 years-old. This Studio Art major is also a pitcher and
shortstop for the softball team at Potsdam. The daughter of William and
Jacqueline Dashnaw hails from Heuvelton. |
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18 Joe DeAngelis A junior defender from St. Johnsville, Joe brings
experience and knowledge to the feild. He has received such honors as
Exceptional Senior and Senior All-Star in the MT. Valley Conference. Son
of Beth Close, Joe is a Biology/Pre- Med major. |
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Mark DeBoer Mark comes back to Potsdam after taking a few years off
for his second season with the Bears. Mark played his high school soccer
for Coach Russ Duvernoy at Hamilton High, long known for their soccer
tradition. Mark's versatility on the field will help him see playing time
this season. The son of George DeBoer, Mark has not chosen a major. |
 Beth
Morin Beth is a senior but playing her first collegiate season for the
Bears. Beth is a very smart setter who knows the game of volleyball very
well, but is still getting back in the groove of playing competitively.
Beth played high school volleyball for Adriondack high school. Not only
is Beth smart on the court but also off. Beth has been named to the PresidentÕs
List four semesters, and is a member of the Omicron Psi National Honor
Society. Beth is the daughter of Don and Kathy Hall. |
 Trisha
Wickwire Trisha begins her first season of volleyball, but is no stranger
to intercollegiate athletics. Last year Trisha played basketball and softball
for Potsdam. This sophomore is hampered by injuries unforunately, and
will see very limited playing time due to stress fractures. A native of
Potsdam, NY, Trisha went to Parishville-Hopkinton. The daughter of Bob
and Lois Wickwire, Trisha has Spanish, Politics, and Psychology majors. |
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